Books Without Borders

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Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! From Contemporary to Classic, Fantasy to Realism, YA to Dark Horror, Fiction to Non-Fiction, Nina’s and Emma’s reading tastes are wide and varied. And we have thoughts. Lots of thoughts. Whether you’re here for book reviews, reading motivation, movie adaptation discussions, or just the soothing book chat vibes, there’s something for everyone here at Books Without Borders.

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Books Without Borders

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Bye for now 18.08.2024 2:27

We’ve had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye for now, but you can still keep up with what we’re reading here if you:   Follow Emma on Instagram: @emma_jane_reads Follow Nina on StoryGraph: ninaevan

53. The Accidental Month of Fairytale Retellings + pride month reading and more! 20.07.2024 1:21:47

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s finally had time to read again, Emma’s accidentally read three fairytale retellings and intentionally read a bunch of queer books, and we both have rather hefty hauls! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma o...

Author Talk: KE Barden (The Gilded Mirror – spoiler free!) 12.07.2024 32:17

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, we interview KE Barden, author of YA fantasy novel The Gilded Mirror, the first book in the Finding Ever After series. Kim can be found on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @kebardenauthor Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Fo...

52. Slumping, Soaring, and Starting a Path to Publishing. 05.07.2024 1:13:12

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s hit a reading slump, Emma has read more than ever, and we talk about Nina’s publishing intensive course. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma on Instagram @emma_jane_reads Follow Nina on StoryGraph ninaevan...

51. The passing of time + Totally Should’ve Book Tag 09.06.2024 1:31:56

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s finishing school, Emma’s joined more book clubs and readathons, and we so the Totally Should’ve Book Tag! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma on Instagram @emma_jane_reads Follow Nina on StoryGraph ninaeva...

50. 50 episodes of BWB!! How well do we know each other? 03.05.2024 1:30:55

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this 50TH EPISODE(!!), Nina’s been travelling again, Emma’s obtained a ridiculous number of books, and we find out how well we really know each other 🤔 Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma on Instagram @emma_jane_reads Follow...

49. Book speed-dating in Nina World 12.04.2024 1:50:33

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s gone off the rails, Emma’s stayed firmly on them, and we’ve got a whole bunch of books to catch up on! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma on Instagram @emma_jane_reads ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00:00...

Author Talk: Laurel Black (Lost Kingdom) 20.03.2024 58:01

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, we interview Laurel Black, debut author of YA fantasy novel Lost Kingdom. Laurel can be found online at www.laurelblackbooks.com or on Instagram @laurelblackbooks Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma on Instagram...

48. Emma likes Dickens now?? 08.03.2024 1:12:43

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s having a non-fiction moment, Emma’s had some serious ups and downs in reading, and we have a secret project to tell you all about! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com Follow Emma on Instagram @emma_jane_reads ————————...

Special Episode: 2023 Reading Wrap-Up + 2024 Reading Goals 11.02.2024 1:38:52

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this special episode, we go through our 2023 stats, our worst and best books of 2023, review our 2023 goals, and set our 2024 goals. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Overall stats (b...

47. We’re back!! Catching up on a bunch of reading updates! 27.01.2024 1:37:05

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s been travelling again, Emma’s FINALLY cleared the editing backlog, and we catch up on the rest of our 2023 reading! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and chats 06:05 Re...

46. Nina went to a Zine fair! 10.01.2024 1:22:35

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s in the middle of finals, Emma’s in the zone with classics, and we discuss a bunch of Zines that Nina got in Japan! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and chats 10:56 Rec...

45. Wandering, pondering, and trying to remember character names. + Book-Song Pairings! 30.12.2023 1:22:18

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina just keeps starting more books, Emma’s struggling with character names, and we have a go at pairing books with songs. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and chats 07:28 Re...

44. We have some new things to share! 21.12.2023 1:29:32

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s been exploring Japan, Emma’s body been a pain again, and we have some fun new things happening in our episodes moving forward! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and cha...

43. Smashing goals and finishing Lapvona! 15.12.2023 1:28:23

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s been busy with mid-terms, Emma’s done lots of reading, and we’re both making excellent progress on our reading goals! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: The Graveyar...

42. Emma’s finally read The Hunger Games! 26.11.2023 1:24:53

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s made more books, Emma’s had her wisdom tooth removed, and we have a lot of catching up to do. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Phoenix series - Osamu Tezuka Black...

41. Emma’s got a considerable birthday book haul (incl. ltd. ed. Pride & Prejudice)! 09.11.2023 58:21

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s living her best live in Japan, Emma’s got a huge birthday haul, and we discuss several reflective reads, among others. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Zona: The F...

40. Nina made her first book! + Yellowface Book Talk 28.10.2023 53:40

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s had her first book making class, Emma’s started taking CBD oil, and we have a discussion about Yellowface. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Down and Out in Paris a...

39. Someone gave Nina a book at a bar?? 10.10.2023 1:18:50

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s had some seriously interesting adventures, Emma’s got a lot of reading done, and we have a lot to catch up on. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: How to Tell if Your...

38. Colours, Changes, and Challenges 02.09.2023 56:28

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s got a birthday book haul, Emma’s got a new tattoo, and we have a big scarf update. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode: Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie Not Dead Yet! - Mark Fl...

37. The largest rating discrepancy we’ve ever had. 29.08.2023 1:09:29

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s read a new highly rated book, Emma’s found a new favourite graphic novel, and we have an in-depth discussion about our very differing opinions of Peter Pan. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books...

36. We need to talk about Jane Eyre. 16.08.2023 1:21:11

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s experienced some bookstore brain freeze, Emma’s managed a new level of injury, and we have an in-depth discussion about Jane Eyre. Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned in this episode:...

35. As weekly as possible… + Mid-year Book Freakout Tag! 04.08.2023 1:21:38

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s moved again again again again (no, seriously!), Emma’s in catch up mode while doing secret side reading, and we do the Mid-year Book Freakout Tag! Send us an email! BooksWithoutBordersPod@gmail.com ————————————————— Books mentioned...

34. Spectrums of bigotry 22.07.2023 1:01:16

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s moved again again again and is also the sick one this week, Emma’s got a new five-star book to report on, and we discuss the spectrum of intolerance with relation to race and religion, as well as gender identity. Y’know… the light s...

33. Getting to the bottom of our opposing taste in Fantasy books 07.07.2023 1:05:26

Welcome to Books Without Borders, the podcast where two people in different hemispheres come together to discuss their favourite things: books! In this episode, Nina’s moved again again, Emma’s been sick again, and we discuss the differences between fantasy and mythology/folklore, and finally work out why our tastes in Fantasy novels rarely overlap. AND SO MUCH MORE! Send us an email! BooksWithout...